English Podcast with Speaking Practice – Don’t Give Up, Keep Learning English 🎧✨

Hi everyone, welcome back to English

Easy Practice. I'm Emily and with me is

my good friend Mike.

>> Hey everyone, it's great to see you

again. In this podcast, we help you

learn real everyday English for common

situations.

We don't just teach English, we also

help you feel confident when you speak.

>> That's right. Today's topic is your

future self will thank you for learning

English today.

It's a very inspiring topic because

learning English is not only about

studying words or grammar. It's also

about building your future success.

Exactly. Sometimes learning English

feels hard. You might think I'm not

improving or it takes too long. But

every small step you take today will

help you tomorrow. Your future self will

be so happy that you didn't give up.

>> In this episode, we'll talk about this

idea through a short story. Then, we'll

learn some useful words and phrases from

the story. After that, we'll do speaking

practice and shadowing practice to help

you improve your fluency.

>> So, get ready to listen carefully, speak

out loud, and have fun.

Let's start because your future self is

waiting to say thank you.

The best gift for your future. Keep

learning English.

[Music]

You look tired, Alex. How is your

English studying going?

Honestly, Maria, it's so difficult.

I study every day, but I still make many

mistakes.

Sometimes I feel like I'm not improving,

and I want to stop.

>> I understand that feeling.

But remember, every great journey starts

with small steps.

You need to think about your future

self.

>> My future self? What do you mean?

Imagine

yourself in one or two years.

You are confident. You can travel to new

countries and talk to people easily.

Maybe you have a better job because of

your English skills.

That future, Alex, will be so happy that

you studied today.

>> That's a nice idea, but it's still hard

to see that future when today is so

frustrating.

I know. But every new word you learn is

a tool for your future.

Every sentence you practice is a bridge

to new opportunities.

The small difficult steps you take today

will create a big beautiful tomorrow.

>> So my hard work now is like a gift for

my future self.

>> Exactly. It is the best gift you can

give yourself. Don't give up. Your

future is waiting and it will thank you.

>> You're right. I will think about future

Alex when I study tonight. Thank you for

the motivation.

>> Anytime. I believe in you.

Let's practice together soon.

[Music]

You know, Mike, this idea, your future

self will thank you, doesn't just apply

to learning English. It's actually a

great rule for life. Every small action

you take today can create big results in

the future.

>> That's so true, Emily. For example,

think about building a morning routine.

If you start today, even with something

simple like waking up 15 minutes

earlier, your future self will start

each day with more energy and focus.

You'll feel calmer and ready for

success.

I love that. A morning routine really

helps you begin the day with a clear

mind. Another great example is learning

to say no. Many people say yes to

everything and then feel stressed. But

when you learn to say no politely, your

future self will thank you for having

more time and peace.

>> Absolutely. Saying no helps you focus on

what really matters.

And speaking of focus, how about saving

a small amount of money every day? Even

one or two dollars can grow over time.

Your future self will have less

financial stress and more freedom to do

what you love.

>> That's a good one. Little habits make a

big difference.

Another idea is practicing a difficult

skill for just 15 minutes each day.

Maybe it's public speaking, coding,

drawing, or playing guitar. If you start

today, imagine how skilled you'll be in

one year.

Yes. And I think this is also true for

health. If you eat well, drink more

water, or take a short walk every day,

your future self will be stronger and

feel better.

>> Exactly. And even reading a few pages of

a good book each night can help you

grow. You'll have more knowledge, new

ideas, and a more creative mind in the

future.

>> So whether it's learning English, saving

money, or taking care of your body, the

lesson is the same. Start small today

>> because small steps add up to big

changes. Your future self will look back

and say, "Thank you for starting when it

was hard."

I love that. Now, let's move on and

learn some useful vocabulary and phrases

from today's story.

Vocabulary

[Music]

All right, everyone. Now, it's time to

learn some useful vocabulary and phrases

from the story. These words will help

you understand and speak English more

naturally. Let's start with the first

one.

The first word is journey.

A journey means traveling from one place

to another. But we also use it to talk

about progress or learning over time

like your English learning journey.

Example, learning English is a long

journey but every step helps you grow.

The next word is frustrating. When

something is frustrating, it makes you

feel upset or tired because it's not

easy to do.

Example, it's frustrating when you study

hard but still make mistakes. But don't

give up.

>> The last word is tool.

A tool is something you use to help you

do a job. It can be a real object like a

hammer or something abstract like

knowledge or skills.

Example, every new word you learn is a

tool that helps you speak better

English.

>> Great job, everyone. Now you know three

important words from today's story.

Journey, frustrating, and tool.

Try to remember them and use them in

your own sentences.

Up next, we'll move to the speaking

practice part where you can answer

questions out loud and practice your

English speaking skills.

Now, it's time to practice speaking.

After each question, pause the video and

say your answer out loud.

Speaking out loud is very important. It

helps you train your mouth and brain to

speak English more easily.

If you don't know the answer, no

problem. Just listen and repeat.

You can watch this part many times. The

more you repeat this practice, the

faster your English will improve. So,

don't be shy. Say your answers with a

smile and keep going.

Answer the questions out loud.

You look tired, Alex. How is your

English studying going?

>> Who looks tired in the conversation?

>> Alex.

Alex looks tired.

Is Alex studying Japanese?

No, he isn't studying Japanese.

What is Alex studying?

English. He is studying English.

Honestly, Maria, it's so difficult.

I study every day, but I still make many

mistakes.

Does Alex study every day?

Yes, he does. He studies every day.

Does Alex think studying English is

easy?

No, he doesn't. He thinks it's

difficult.

Sometimes I feel like I'm not improving

and I want to stop.

What does Alex sometimes feel?

He feels like he's not improving.

What does Alex want to do when he feels

like that?

>> He wants to stop studying.

>> I understand that feeling.

But remember, every great journey starts

with small steps.

>> Did Maria say every great journey starts

with big steps?

No, she didn't say every great journey

starts with big steps.

What did she say about every great

journey?

She said every great journey starts with

small steps.

>> You need to think about your future

self.

What does Maria tell Alex to think about

his future self? She tells him to think

about his future self.

What does Maria say? Every great journey

starts with

small steps.

Every great journey starts with small

steps.

My future self. What do you mean?

>> Imagine yourself in one or two years.

You are confident. You can travel to new

countries and talk to people easily.

How does Maria describe Alex's future

self?

Confident. She says he will be

confident.

What will future Alex be able to do

easily?

Travel and talk to people. He can travel

and talk to people easily.

Maybe you have a better job because of

your English skills.

That future Alex will be so happy that

you studied today.

What kind of job might future Alex have?

A better job. He might have a better

job.

Why will future Alex be happy?

Because he studied English today.

That's a nice idea, but it's still hard

to see that future when today is so

frustrating.

>> I know, but every new word you learn is

a tool for your future.

>> What does Maria call every new word Alex

learns?

A tool. Every new word is a tool for his

future.

Every sentence you practice is a bridge

to new opportunities.

>> What does Maria call every sentence he

practices?

A bridge. Every sentence is a bridge to

new opportunities.

The small difficult steps you take today

will create a big beautiful tomorrow.

So my hard work now is like a gift for

my future self.

What does Alex call his hard work?

A gift. He calls it a gift for his

future self.

>> Exactly. It is the best gift you can

give yourself.

Don't give up. Your future is waiting

and it will thank you.

>> What does Maria tell Alex not to do?

Not to give up. She tells him not to

give up.

You're right. I will think about future

Alex when I study tonight.

What does Alex promise to do tonight?

study. He promises to study tonight.

Now, let's practice shadowing. You'll

hear one speaker's line. Listen

carefully, then say it out loud.

After that, read the other speaker's

line yourself. You'll take turns

speaking both parts of the conversation.

If it's too fast, just pause or slow

down the video. Repeat this practice

often. Shadowing helps you speak more

clearly, naturally, and with confidence.

You look tired, Alex. How is your

English studying going?

I understand that feeling.

But remember, every great journey starts

with small steps.

You need to think about your future

self.

Imagine

yourself in one or two years.

You are confident. You can travel to new

countries and talk to people easily.

Maybe you have a better job because of

your English skills.

That future Alex will be so happy that

you studied today.

I know. But every new word you learn is

a tool for your future.

Every sentence you practice is a bridge

to new opportunities.

The small difficult steps you take today

will create a big beautiful tomorrow.

Exactly. It is the best gift you can

give yourself. Don't give up. Your

future is waiting and it will thank you.

Anytime. I believe in you.

Let's practice together soon.

Honestly, Maria, it's so difficult.

I study every day, but I still make many

mistakes.

Sometimes I feel like I'm not improving

and I want to stop.

My future self. What do you mean?

That's a nice idea, but it's still hard

to see that future when today is so

frustrating.

So my hard work now is like a gift for

my future self.

You're right. I will think about future

Alex when I study tonight.

Thank you for the motivation.

[Music]

Great work everyone. You did an amazing

job today. Remember, learning English is

a journey. Every small step you take

brings you closer to your goals. Your

future self will thank you for the time

and effort you're giving today.

>> That's right. Don't forget to watch this

video many times. Each time you listen,

repeat, and speak out loud, your English

will get better and better. Practice a

little every day. It really works.

If you enjoyed this lesson, check out

our other videos here on the English

Easy Practice YouTube channel. You'll

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shadowing practice lessons to help you

improve faster.

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>> We'd also love to hear from you. Leave a

comment below and tell us what you

learned today or share your own ideas to

stay motivated while learning English.

>> Thanks for joining us today. Keep

practicing, keep smiling, and remember

your hard work today is a gift for your

future self.

>> See you in the next lesson everyone. Bye

for now.